Spo 24r

Posting Title- SPO 24R - Guardianship Worker (Growth)- Position Classification- Social Program Officer R24- Union- GEU- Work Options- Hybrid- Location- Agassiz, BC V0M 1A0 CA
Chilliwack, BC V4Z 1A7 CA
Hope, BC V0X 1L0 CA
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
- Salary Range- $71,771.66 - $89,268.45 (Growth) annually which includes a 1-Grid Temporary Market Adjustment* at the full working level- Close Date- 9/4/2024- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- 4/1/2026- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Children & Family Development- Ministry Branch / Division- Child Protection - Chilliwack- Job Summary**The Team**
The Chilliwack Guardianship and Permanency Planning team is a passionate and dedicated group of 6-7 social workers who are deeply committed to supporting children and youth in care. As a newly established team since January 2024, we're excited about our fresh approach and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. We work closely with family services, intake, and our resource team, always striving to provide compassionate, non-judgmental support. If you're looking to be part of a warm, collaborative team that's eager to grow and make a difference, we'd love to welcome you aboard.

**The Role**
The Guardianship Worker strives to ensure the safety and well-being of children in care by developing and supervising a comprehensive plan of care, informs caregivers of their responsibilities, monitors the placement of children, provides guidance regarding children’s behavior. There is potential for this position to include work with children out of parental care on a temporary or “out of care” basis as well as children and youth in continuing care. Close working relationships and collaboration with other teams is critical to ensure excellent service to children, youth and their families.

Your skill set includes excellent communication skills and the teamwork and collaborative skills to work productively with an interdisciplinary team and a diverse group of caregivers. Caring, responsive and organized, you have the skills needed for this challenging and rewarding career opportunity.

**Job Requirements**:
Applicants may be considered who meet the preferred OR expanded credentials and experience requirements

**1. Preferred Credentials**:

- Bachelor's Degree or higher in Social Work or in Child & Youth Care **OR** Master's Degree in Educational Counselling Psychology/Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology with completion of a practicum in family and child welfare **OR**:

- In-service Ministry of Children and Family Development employees who have a regular SPO 24-30 base position that requires delegation under the Child, Family and Community Services Act (CFCSA) **OR**:

- **NOTE**: If this education was obtained outside of Canada, you need to confirm it has been assessed for equivalency through the International Credential Evaluation Services (ICES). You must provide a comprehensive report and the MCFD supplemental report by the closing date of this posting to be considered.

**2. Expanded Credentials**:

- Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services field **OR** Bachelor’s Degree with a Major/Honors in a Human Services field **OR** Master’s level graduate Certificate/Diploma in a Human Services field **AFTER** the completion of an unrelated Bachelor’s Degree.
- **PLUS**, a minimum of one year of related OR job-specific work experience.
- Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.
- **NOTE**: If this education was obtained outside of Canada, you need to confirm it has been assessed for equivalency through the International Credential Evaluation Services (ICES). You must provide a basic report by the closing date of this posting to be considered.

**Human Services fields include**:Psychology, Sociology, Criminology, Anthropology, Early Childhood Education, Indigenous Studies, Education, Theology or Nursing.

**Preference will be given to applicants with the following**:

- Preferred education credentials **AND/OR** in-service Ministry of Children and Family Development employees who hold a regular SPO 24-30 base position that requires delegation under the Child, Family and Community Services Act (CFCSA)

**Preference may be given to applicants with the following**:

- Eligible for delegation under the Child, Family and Community Services Act (CFCSA)
- Guardianship, Child Protection or Adoption work experience
- Partial Adoption delegation (AD2)
- Experience working with Children with Support Needs (CYSN) and/or Permanency Planning.
- Applicants who identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) with the required combination of education and experience.

**Please note**:

- Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License with no restriction or equivalent (i.e. from another Canadian Province).

**Please refer to the Job Profile located in the additional information section at the bottom of the posting for**:

- Salary placement based on